Synonyms of lost

Antonyms of lost

Collocations of lost

lost and found
Frequency: 70 %

I lost my keys, but they were eventually found in the lost and found box.

lost time
Frequency: 65 %

I regret all the lost time we spent arguing instead of enjoying each other's company.

lost in translation
Frequency: 60 %

The humor in the joke was lost in translation when it was told in another language.

lost soul
Frequency: 50 %

She felt like a lost soul in the big city, longing for the quiet of her hometown.

lost cause
Frequency: 45 %

Trying to fix that old car is a lost cause at this point.

Idiomatic Expressions for lost

  • Phrase: get lost
    Meaning: An impolite way of telling someone to go away or leave.
    Usage: I had to tell the persistent salesperson to get lost after they wouldn't take no for an answer.